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Likely snow conditions early April ?

Likely snow conditions early April ?

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Started by Frostbite in Snow Forecasts and Snow Reports - 1 Reply

J2Ski

Frostbite posted Feb-2010

With all the experience you people have had over they years what would you 'think' the snow in the French alps ( Maurienne Valley) will be like come 1st or 2nd week of April?
I know this is more guess work than anything else but am wondering as I have the chance to get away & not sure whether to risk booking it now , or wait ( & possibly miss out)& see how things develop.
All opinions welcome
Thanks in advance
FB

Mark Allison
reply to 'Likely snow conditions early April ? '
posted Feb-2010

It's usually pretty good in the higher French resorts well into April. I've skied Val Thorens late April and had a foot of powder one day and fresh snow most mornings. It can get warm, however, so you can expect heavy conditions some afternoons. However, the skiing will still be good early on. I'll be skiing Les Gets (1200m) early April and expect to get 7 days skiing in. My advice would be...Go for it! Snow has been pretty good this season, so there'll still be plenty around higher up. Accommodation should be pretty easy to find in April, as resorts tend to be quieter - the French have their hols in Feb/March and only get a long weekend at Easter, so you could wait until late and pick up a cheap DIY deal, particularly if you can drive down to the Alps.
Enjoy!
Mark

Topic last updated on 28-February-2010 at 22:06